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The Abyss

The Abyss

★ 6.2/10•1910•37m•Drama

Magda, a piano teacher, meets Knud, a parson’s son, who invites her to spend the summer at his parents’ parsonage. When a travelling circus stops in the village, Magda leaves the meek Knud for the dashing circus rider Rudolf. But circus life with Rudolf quickly turns out to be anything but happy, and Magda comes to a tragic end.

Urban Gad · Director

Urban Gad · Writer

StatusReleased
Runtime37m
LanguageDA
Release DateSep 12, 1910

Actors

Asta Nielsen

Asta Nielsen

Magda Vang

Poul Reumert

Poul Reumert

Artist Rudolf Stern / Circus Performer

Robert Dinesen

Robert Dinesen

Ingenieur Knud Svane / Magda's Fiancé

Hans Neergaard

Pastor Peder Svane / Knud's Father

Hulda Didrichsen

Frau Svane

Emilie Sannom

Emilie Sannom

Varietésängerin Lilly d'Estrelle / Magda's Rival

Oscar Stribolt

Oscar Stribolt

Kellner / Waiter

Arne Weel

Arne Weel

Guest in Garden

Johannes Fønss

Guest in Garden

Torben Meyer

Torben Meyer

Secondary Role (uncredited)

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